Assessment of fetal well-being using the nonstress test in the home setting

• Published in: Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) Vol. 84; no. 3; p. 424
• Main Authors: Naef, 3rd, R W, Morrison, J C, Washburne, J F, McLaughlin, B N, Perry, Jr, K G, Roberts, W E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.1994
• Subjects: Feasibility Studies; Female; Fetal Diseases - diagnosis; Fetal Diseases - epidemiology; Fetal Monitoring - instrumentation; Fetal Monitoring - methods; Heart Rate, Fetal; Humans; Pregnancy; Prospective Studies; Risk Factors; Self Care; Socioeconomic Factors; Telephone

To determine the feasibility of performing nonstress tests (NSTs) in the home setting instead of the health clinic environment. In this prospective study, ten women were tested using a Sonicaid TEAM portable monitor and a Hewlett-Packard device in the health clinic. The women were then instructed on...